National sources
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Straight
Spouse Network:
Provides support and information to straight spouses and former
spouses of gay, lesbian, and bisexual mates.
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Children
of Gays and Lesbians Everywhere (COLAGE):
if you are a person with a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered
parent, this is the place for you.
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Family
Equality Council:
National advocacy organization committed to securing family equality
for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer parents, guardians
and allies.
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Gay
Yellow Pages:
The ORIGINAL Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Information
Resource since 1973.
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SAGE:
SAGE is the world's oldest and
largest non-profit agency dedicated to serving and advocating for
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender seniors. Since its
inception, SAGE has pioneered programs and services for seniors in
the LGBT community, provided technical assistance and training to
expand opportunities for LGBT older people across the country, and
provided a national voice on LGBT aging issues. In 2005 SAGE became
the first official LGBT delegate at a White House Conference on
Aging. SAGE is celebrating its 30th Anniversary with activities
throughout 2008.
Local
sources
http://applausenow.org:
This
website will show you how to create a congratulatory welcome and an
embrace of good cheer for those that are coming out. From words to
actions to products and even resources, it will help you become a strong
ally at the time of coming out.
Safe
Schools Coalition: offers resources as a starting point for
educators, parents/guardians and youth.
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Ferndale
Diversity Coalition: a human rights organization, formed in response to
a hate crime committed against a biracial high school student. FDC works
to support the community and uphold the rights of every individual to
live free from harassment, oppression, bias and violence. Meets 7:00
p.m. on 2nd Mon. & 4th Wed., mtg. rm. “A”, Ferndale City Hall
Annex, 5694 Second Ave., Ferndale; Email: ferndalecoalition@home.com
Island
County Crisis Line: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Serves
Snohomish, Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom counties. Phone:
1-800-584-3578
Northwest
Gender Society: P.O. Box 2004, Bellingham, WA 98227; Phone:
360-398-0142; Email: erikajs@mail.com
First
Congregational Church / United Church of Christ: an “open and
affirming congregation,” welcoming of persons of lesbian, gay or
bisexual orientation within the community of faith, FCC/UCC has housed
the local PFLAG library since 1994. Contact person: George Lamb, of the
church’s “Open and Affirming Committee”; Mr. Lamb’s Phone:
360-733-8419; Church Phone: 360-734-3720; 2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham
(for additional faith communities, go to: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/ravenna/draftlist.html)
NWPROUD
– Northwest Pride Resources Organization Uniting Diversity: a
coalition of transgender, lesbian, gay, and bisexual groups and
individuals in Bellingham. Offers an email based information center with
local referrals, information on local and regional LGBT events and a
site where others can post messages. Email: nwproud@yahoo.com
PFLAG
– Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: promotes the
well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their
families and friends through support, education, and advocacy. Chapter
locations (in addition to PFLAG Skagit):
The
Power of Hope: an arts-based program that empowers teens to live
positive, engaged lives through discovering a sense of purpose and
creative potential. They bring diverse young people together with
artists, activists, and other adults. Summer week-long gatherings on
Whidbey Island and Cortes Island in British Columbia. School year
programs in Seattle, Bellingham, and Sooke, British Columbia. Contact
person: Peggy Taylor; 1337 Lincoln Street, #2, Bellingham, WA 98226;
Phone: 360-671-7390; Email: poh@powerofhope.org,
Web site: http://www.powerofhope.org
Whatcom
Human Rights Task Force: documents local hate crimes and provides
advocacy and referral for targeted individual, organizes and educates
the community and the media in response to those events, and provides a
networking avenue for members. Contact people: Lisa Fox, Chair and
Barbara Rofkar, Vice Chair; PO Box 2191, Bellingham, WA 98227; Phone:
360-733-2233; Email: whrtf@whrtf.org;
Web site: http://www.whrtf.org
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